

Christmas Berries
Fresh berries are perfect if you want to give seasonal arrangements a natural, festive feel, says Su Whale.

Su Whale
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Christmas Wreath Inspiration
Su Whale shares 10 gorgeous Christmas wreath designs to get you inspired this season.

Su Whale
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Christmas Wreaths – Can They be ‘Green’?
Follow Su Whale's guide to making environmentally friendly Christmas wreaths.

Su Whale
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Seasonal Foliage Christmas Greens A-Z
Choosing greenery for Christmas designs? Use this A-Z guide to foliage essentials that will see you through the festive season and beyond.

Su Whale
Oct 20, 20254 min read


Watch Su Whale Create a Traditional Christmas Door Wreath
Su Whale is a florist and freelance writer with over twenty-five years' experience in the floristry industry. Su created a fantastic Christmas door wreath for the Floristry Trade Club; watch and learn as she explains how to make your very own. With insight into current trends, design technique and handy tips for construction. Watch how Su creates a beautiful Christmas door wreath reflecting the major trends for Christmas 2025, using moss, spruce, conifer and a selection of ru

Su Whale
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Pumpkins, Gourds and Autumnal Foliage – Ideas for Autumn Gifts
Autumn is one of my favourite seasons. It’s the colour palette that really sells the season to me, and the wonderful textures that are created by nature. Autumn evokes feelings of comfort, nostalgia and beauty all at the same time. After the brightness of Summer, we often welcome the slower rhythm of Autumn – staying in, lighting candles and keeping warm. It is also the season for harvest festivals, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving and Diwali, to name but a few. These f

Karen Barnes
Oct 16, 20254 min read


Get Cosy with Autumn Foliage - Cotinus & Cordyline
It’s not just trees that glow at this time of year, some garden shrubs are capable of doing the same, and for me, Cotinus, or Smoke Tree....

Su Whale
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Halloween Pick-up & Go Bouquet with Su Whale
Looking for a fast, eye-catching bouquet idea to boost your Halloween sales? In this short video, Su Whale shares a simple yet impactful...

Su Whale
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Halloween: Get Creative with Orange & Purple
Celebrate the Jubilee with royal purple floral creations. Su Whale suggests some regal flower combinations.

Su Whale
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey at Kew Gardens Photo Gallery
From 22nd September to 1st October, world-renowned flower show Fleurs de Villes arrives at Kew Gardens for the UK premiere of Fleurs de...

Jonathon Downes
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Floral Hotel Decoration
In a hotel, every space calls for a different floral touch. At the reception, striking, long-lasting flowers create a warm welcome. Guest...

FleuraMetz
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Woven with Love: Making a Sustainable Funeral Wreath
Su Whale provides her step by step guide on creating a hand-woven wreath base that's sustainable and ideal for woodland burials.

Su Whale
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Displaying Dried Flowers? Be creative!
A display of dried flowers will set the tone seasonally, will smell lovely, especially if it includes lavender, and is another reason to...

Su Whale
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Meet the Winners of World Cup Floral Art 2025
Held in the prestigious surroundings of the World Forum in The Hague, this year's World Cup of Floral Art saw some outstanding work...

Jackie Whittaker
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Houseplants with Autumn Allure
Use houseplants to ring the seasonal changes in your shop displays. Su Whale suggests some to try.

Su Whale
Sep 2, 20252 min read




